Cancer & Carers -- May 2018 Bulletin

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Disclosure & Job Search Deciding whether to disclose your cancer diagnosis during your job search is a personal choice, because your health status is just that — personal. However, simply knowing that doesn’t make the decision any easier. Our new article "Managing Disclosure When Looking for a Job" offers valuable points to consider at each stage of the process. Click here to read. Join us on June 22nd for our 8th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer, in NYC! This FREE event will explore the practical and legal issues around managing work after a cancer diagnosis. It is open to patients, survivors, healthcare professionals, caregivers, employers/HR and anyone else touched by cancer. Sponsors Gold:    Silver:                    Bronze:     Patron: *Complimentary CEUs/PDCs are available for nurses, social workers and HR professionals. For details, click here. Resources for Healthcare Professionals Healthcare professionals play an integral role in helping patients navigate issues around work and cancer. To ensure they are providing the best guidance, CAC offers programs for oncology nurses, navigators and social workers! Our popular Educational Series for Healthcare Professionals webinars and In-Service Trainings cover the most important practical and legal issues to make sure providers can answer questions, offer resources and be an advocate for their patients (while earning free CEUs*). For more resources, including A Guide to Helping Patients Manage Cancer & Work and Checklist for Healthcare Professionals, click here.  *Complimentary CEUs are available for oncology nurses and social workers. Check individual program pages for more information. For the first time ever, we're offering travel scholarships to attend our West Coast Conference on Work & Cancer, taking place in Los Angeles on October 13th! Applications will be accepted through September 3rd. This FREE event will explore the issues faced by working people who are trying to balance their cancer treatment & recovery with employment. Register now or apply for a travel scholarship! Sponsors Gold Genentech Silver QVC Bronze Workplace Transitions for People Touched by Cancer Patron Eisai Using Social Media to Tell Your Best Story May 9, 2018 Occupational Therapy and Vocational Rehab June 6, 2018 Disclosure, Privacy & Online Brand September 12, 2018 Phone access required to attend (computer access not needed). Made possible in part by a grant from Genentech Beauty with Benefits! Every purchase from QVC and CEW's "Beauty with Benefits" supports our free programs & services. Not only will you be shopping to make a difference, you'll receive an incredible gift* with every purchase! *Gift with purchase valued at a minimum $151 CAC on the Road! Rancho Mirage, CA: May 12, 2018 In-Service Training for Healthcare Professionals  Des Moines, IA: June 7, 2018 Balancing Work & Cancer Workshop June 8, 2018 In-Service Training for Healthcare Professionals

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